Tõrvanina Beach — bathing-water quality and weather
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Excellent (2022)
10-year quality trend (2012–2022):
Data: EEA Bathing Water Quality (CC-BY 4.0) · Health Board bathing-water monitoring · EEA: EE00401004TORVANINA
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-14
E. coli: <10 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: <10 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
4 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-14 | <10 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-10 | <10 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-19 | <10 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-05-22 | <10 | <10 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Tõrvanina, on the Baltic Sea coast of Hiiumaa, is an official swimming beach. It lies 6 km to the northwest of Kärdla. The site was placed under monitoring recently, and the first three years produced excellent results. The Kõrgessaare weather station is 13.8 km away. Official monitoring: Health Board, EU Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC).
- Coordinates: 59,0401° N, 22,6881° E
- County: Hiiu County
- Bathing-site type: coastal water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.1 | 0.3 | -2.6 | 44.2 |
| Feb | -2.1 | -0.5 | -3.8 | 40.8 |
| Mar | 0.0 | 1.8 | -1.8 | 31.3 |
| Apr | 4.4 | 6.7 | 2.0 | 33.6 |
| May | 9.4 | 11.9 | 6.7 | 35.1 |
| Jun | 14.4 | 16.6 | 11.8 | 52.5 |
| Jul | 17.9 | 20.0 | 15.6 | 60.0 |
| Aug | 17.7 | 19.6 | 15.6 | 64.6 |
| Sep | 13.6 | 15.3 | 11.9 | 53.2 |
| Oct | 8.5 | 9.9 | 7.1 | 60.6 |
| Nov | 4.2 | 5.5 | 2.9 | 55.1 |
| Dec | 1.0 | 2.2 | -0.4 | 46.9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-14): E. coli <10 CFU/100 ml, enterococci <10 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: excellent.
When is the best time to swim?
The swimming season usually lasts from early June to late August. The warmest month, July, averages 17.9°C, and the water is warmest in the second half of July.
How warm is the water in summer?
Coastal water usually warms to 18–22 °C in midsummer, and more in shallow shoreline water. You can see the current water temperature on puhub's water layer.
Is Tõrvanina Beach a safe place to swim?
Tõrvanina Beach is an official, EEA-registered bathing beach whose water is monitored by the Health Board. There may not be a permanent lifeguard, so swim in the marked area and watch the weather.